tahina 1650 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501

"Every time I swing by Tahina, it's like stepping into a familiar scene with a twist. It's my go-to spot when my stomach's growling and I'm short on time. Their wraps? A wild ride! I usually grab the chicken shawarma, but I shook things up with the lamb and beef kebab pita recently. It's huge! Picture this: you're about to take a bite, and - whoops - it's a delicious landslide. A bit messy, but it's part of the fun. Sure, it's a tad pricey, but the portions are generous. The flavor? Fresh, especially their knockout freshly baked bread. It's the real MVP here. What I really dig is the vibe. The staff are as friendly as it gets, making you feel right at home. Plus, its spot in the bustling Alameda Marketplace adds to its charm – it's like a little treasure tucked away among other gems. So, if you're in a lunch crunch and up for a bit of culinary excitement, Tahina is your place. Just maybe grab a fork!"

"I love Tahina! Whenever I am having a hectic week with no time to cook and need a little pick me up, I come here for takeout. My usual to go is the Tahina bowl. This time, though, I chose the Fattoush salad topped with lamb-beef, and now this is my new favorite! The veggies were crisp and fresh: radish thinly sliced, cucumber, romaine and sumac onion. The perfect amount of feta crumbles and pita croutons with mouth watering lemon dressing. And the lamb-beef was juicy, very well seasoned, and deliciously charred. I ate the whole thing and it was super satisfying! I like they use sustainable packaging and I only wish the lid was also made of paper. I know, I know, this looks prettier… The staff is efficient and there’s no much of an atmosphere (it is a counter), I am giving 5 stars to atmosphere because the outside sitting area is clean and cute. If you find yourself in Alameda you should definitely try it out!"

"This place is 100% authentic if you're looking for a Mediterranean shawarma in a pita. The pita is like pita should be and the shawarma is cut off a large meat stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie. This is the real thing. We had both the chicken and beef shawarma which were delicious. The mezze sampler was a nice appetizer."

"Long have I waited for a falafel place to be this good. Everything we tried we loved -the mezze platter and fries with falafel on top were spectacular, and the the pineapple habanero hot sauce was a sweet-spicy kick. I really hope they do real plates/utensils soon for those of us that eat on site."

"Delicious lunch!!! Quick, fresh, and tasty. The fries were hot and crispy. The pita wrap and falafel were warm. A hidden gem and a must go for Mediterranean food lovers!!!"